PSALM 119:71

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.”

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Psalm 119:71 Translation & Meaning

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It is (No Hebrew definition. English implied.)
good טֽוֹב Good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well) good
for me that כִֽי (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed for me that
I have been afflicted; עֻנֵּ֑יתִי To depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows) been afflicted
that לְ֝מַ֗עַן Properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that that
I might learn אֶלְמַ֥ד Properly, to goad, i.e., (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Middle Eastern incentive) might learn
thy statutes. חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ An enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage) statutes

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  • 69  The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

  • 70  Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

  • 71  It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

  • 72  The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

  • 73  Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.



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